MOT reliability
Bmw S1000
14 vehicles · 121 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate
Based on 14 Bmw S1000 vehicles and 121 completed MOT tests, the Bmw S1000 has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 17,763 miles.
14
Vehicles
121
MOT tests
1,388
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw S1000 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw S1000 MOT tests:
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Other66%
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Brakes22%
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Lamps & electrical10%
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Seatbelts & equipment8%
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Body & structure5%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
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Steering3%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
Bmw S1000 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 16 | 81% |
| 4 | 11 | 91% |
| 5 | 14 | 71% |
| 6 | 7 | 100% |
| 7 | 10 | 90% |
| 8 | 10 | 80% |
| 9 | 8 | 88% |
| 10 | 6 | 100% |
| 11 | 14 | 79% |
| 12 | 8 | 88% |
| 13 | 7 | 100% |
| 14 | 7 | 86% |
| 15 | 3 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (14)
Most common Bmw S1000 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw S1000 MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (5 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (3 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (3 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (3 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (1 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (1 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (1 times)
- Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c) (1 times)
Bmw S1000 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 9 | 100% | 11,576 |
| 2011 | 6 | 65 | 88% | 24,090 |
| 2010 | 7 | 47 | 81% | 14,129 |
Bmw S1000 reliability FAQ
Across 14 Bmw S1000 vehicles in our MOT data,
86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about
0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw S1000 MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d).
The typical Bmw S1000 in our data has covered around
17,763 miles.
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